Magnificent rail route to Pike's Peak marked by progress
A late 19th century account praises railroad construction over the Alleghenies and toward Pike's Peak, noting nine miles of challenging terrain, stunning Rocky Mountain views near Manitou, and hopes the line will open up western vistas. It cites safety promises, multibreaker systems, and compares this feat to Mount Washington, with reflections on progress in rail engineering and a broader note on public health progress and a proverb about distant enchantment.
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Manitou
Rocky Mountain
Pike's Peak
Mue
Tong
Tysii
Mount Washington
Mount Hennineling
Reading
Tke
Shilohs Cure Promoted With Free Sample Bottle
A historical ad proclaims Shilohs Cure as a peerless medicine for coughs bronchitis and throat issues. It guarantees satisfaction and notes druggists stock it with a free sample bottle distribution in the United States and Canada. Also advertised are Shilohs Porous Plaster for lung and back pain at 25 cents.
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United States
Canada
Shilon
Shiloh
Hotel Marvin Disaster In Ohio Explosion
A midday gas leak at the Hotel Marvin in Findlay Ohio triggered a massive explosion as dining room staff prepared to summon guests to dinner. Ten to fifteen people were killed or wounded including Katie Walters and Ella Johnson, with owner Anson Marvin likely fatally injured. The blast wrecked the building, shattered windows, and forced urgent firefighting while investigators traced a gas leak and a basement chamber buildup. A subsequent afternoon blast sparked a fire in the ruined dining room, briefly threatening further damage.
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Findinay
Ohio
Windiay
Marvin
Aiman Vietlina
Doad
Katie Walters
Ella Johnson
Anson Marvin
Frank Andrews
Frank Foundstone
Diay
Will Fecover
Albert French
Charles Graves
Philip Weil
Armatch
Sousa
Portors
Frank Poundstone
Pindlay
Ancient Musio and Rudimentary Greek Music
The article surveys ancient music from Greece and Jerusalem, noting large choirs and powerful displays, rhythmic clapping, and the crude Greek notation. It questions decipherment of ancient systems, cites Pompeii excavations for musical clues, and contrasts early harm with modern musical complexity.
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Musio
Jerusalem
Josephus
Greece
Pompeii
Boethius
Vitragius
Boston
Beneficial Stomach Bitters and Bread Milk Note
A period piece recommends Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters to boost digestion and relieve ailments such as constipation and rheumatism. It argues bread and milk is a cheap, nutritious combo. warns cold milk alone hampers digestion, but chewing hard bread aids digestion by mixing saliva with the bread mass.
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Philadelphia
Beecham's Pills and public health claims show wide reach
An OCR era collage touts Beecham's Pills as a popular remedy sold in America, with promotion of cheap price and overseas distribution. It blends health claims with statistics on literacy and population in the South, mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure, various druggists, and a satirical note on typewriters. It also includes ad-like lines about Brown's Bronchial Troches, Dr Bull's Worm Destroyers, SAPOLIO, Piso's Cure, and other products.
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England
America
Beechum
United States
B. F. Allen Co
Canal Street
New York City
Nile
Beecham
Beacham
Thos. Beacham
Helens
Levoashire
B. PF
Packing Thin Ice Forced from Winter Packing Tips
A cautious account of packing thin ice in a mild last winter, noting the need for tight interstices, depends on ice condition, and advising against partly thawed ice. It suggests avoiding rotten thick ice, minimal air exposure, and recommends carrying Syrup or Figs to aid kidneys liver and bowels, sold by druggists.
Changes of Time Charm Marriage Sentence
A brief reflection on how marriage alters a woman with a humorous note about a wife wanting six new chairs after a friend's wedding, contrasting courtship expectations with domestic changes observed after marriage. The piece cites a Philadelphia piece as the source.
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Philadelphia
The Only One Train Line Endorsed as Modern Route
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway claims it operates the only solid vest i culed electric lighted and steam heated service between Chicago Milwaukee Saint Paul and Minneapolis. It also touts a similar line between Chicago Council Bluffs Omaha and Sioux City with the same features. A berth reading lamp in Pullman cars is patented and exclusive to this road. For details contact ticket offices or Assistant General Passenger Agent at 507 and 509 Lack Street, Chicago.
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Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Chicago
Milwaukee
St Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul
Council Diets
Omaha
Saux City
Eather
Lack Street
Kemp's Balsam Ad And Quips From The Era
A fragmentary page advertises Kemp's Balsam for throat and lungs praised as a pure thick remedy. It cites aphorisms by Thomas Tass er and moral quips on humanity. The text also mentions an electric song and references critic Joan Avdington Syraonos with a loose handwritten style.
Jenks' Dream Promotes Pierce's Pellets As Cure
A reader recalls a piece titled Jenks' Dream praising Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, claiming quick relief from sick headache and immunity with continued use. The ad-style note touts laxative and cathartic effects, advises nightly dosing, and markets the product from Buffalo. Also advertised Tutt's Hair Dye promises natural color and discretion with a $1 price.
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Jenks
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Chemical Laboratory
Philpansart Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo
Tutt
Fasaia
Prica
Lark Place
Kent County Sheriff Endorses August Flower Remedy
The Honorable J. W. Fennimore of Kent County Del Dover testifies to using August Flower for several years. He describes sick headaches with head and stomach symptoms and says a small dose relieves the ailment, praising it as the best remedy for dyspepsia and related issues.
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J. W. Fennimore
Kent Co
Del
Dover
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